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HI ,
It's hard to overstate the effect of voter suppression.
Every election, countless people are prevented from being able to cast
their votes thanks to strict requirements, misinformation, and foul play.
As expected, we're seeing evidence of this foul play all over the country.
There's no low that Trump's team won't stoop to which means it's up to all
of us to stay alert and call out voter suppression when we see it.
A few key things to look out for (and what to do about them!):
LONG LINES
Make sure that you have confirmed where your polling location is by
checking a trustworthy online source for your area. (If the site's URL ends
in .org or .gov, it's likely trustworthy!)
Get there early! Lines in polling locations all over the country have been
painfully long and some people are reporting that they've been in line for
over 10 hours. If you get there early, you have better chances of getting
in and out quickly!
FAKE BALLOT DROP OFF BOXES
If you prefer to drop off your ballot, make sure that you are dropping it
off at an official drop box. Just like checking for your local polling
location, make sure that you're finding the drop box location using a
trustworthy site ending in .gov or .org.
There have been numerous reports of fake "official" ballot drop boxes being
set up by Republicans. If you want your vote to be counted, make sure that
you are using your county's actually-official drop-off location.
ID REQUIREMENTS
Requirements to vote are different from state to state.
You don't want to wait in a long line only to get to the front and learn
that you don't have something that your state requires for you to be able
to vote!
To see what your state requires for voting, click here [4].
INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
"Stand back and stand by"
Trump hasn't missed any opportunity to get his supporters riled up. Look
out for signs of voter intimidation and don't fall for their tactics.
This includes spreading false information about voting requirements,
aggressively questioning people about their voting eligibility or choices,
pretending to be election officials, and harassment.
If you see these intimidation and "poll watching" tactics, take action.
These tactics have a long history of being used to suppress minority votes
in attempts to illegally sway elections.
A phone call to the Election Protection Hotline (866-687-8683) will get you
in touch with a trained election protection volunteer. If you are being
threatened with violence, call 911.
_LET’S BE REAL…_
It is so sad that we are still having to raise awareness of issues like
this. Voting should be a process that is meant to be quick and easy so that
everyone is able to exercise their democratic right to vote.
Instead, we see these same tactics (many of which have deep roots in Jim
Crow) being used today to suppress voters and rig our elections.
From the very beginning, we have been outspoken critics of the rigged
voting process and the blatant suppression that is taken as "normal" by
people all over this country.
As we continue to fight to open the polls and end voter suppression at
every level, we can only continue this mission with your help.
Your donation today is what helps us continue to take action against these
tactics and a mainstream media that is attempting to disappear our
campaign.
With an average donation of just $27, this campaign has beat the odds in
state after state as we continue to push for a society that is free from
inequality and a true Ecosocialist Green New Deal.
With 2 weeks left in the campaign season, it's down to the wire and we need
your help now more than ever before.
Will you make a $27 donation TODAY to help us fight voter suppression and
get our message out to the people who DESERVE a campaign that ACTUALLY
fights FOR them? [5]
And remember:
#NEVERSETTLE
In solidarity,
TEAM HOWIE
Donate now (recommended $27) and join our cause to create sustainable and
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